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Hiking Tunnel Bluffs in Vancouver
Hiking Tunnel Bluffs in Vancouver (aka Tunnel Point Trail) was the second hike I’d ever done in my life. The first hike was just days before, which was hiking up Grouse Mountain.
A friend I’d worked with had moved out from Toronto to Vancouver where she worked as a tour operator. When she told me she’d take me out to hike to one of the most beautiful spots Vancouver had to offer, I was like “Um, hells ya, let’s go!”
20 Self love quotes to make you fall in love with yourself
Above everything else, genuinely love yourself first. Self-love is powerful and it’s the best love that you will ever have. When you love who you are, your relationships will be healthier and your life will be healthier. Self love sets the standard in how we allow others to treat us and how we treat ourselves. […]
A hike to Cataract Falls in Forks of Credit Provincial Park
In the Forks of Credit Provincial Park area, you’ll find several trails you can hike.
My day started off visiting the Cheltenham Badlands with one of my best friends (Sofhia) and my boyfriend (Yann) who was visiting from France. This was one of the first of many activities we planned to do over the summer, a sort of summer bucket list if you will….
A guide to the Cheltenham Badlands
The badlands are located in Guelph, about 45 mins away from Toronto.
There’s a small 33 car parking lot on Old Baseline Road with a steep $10 fee that grants you 2 hours of parking privilege.
2 hours really is all you need as there is not that much to see if you’re just going to visit the badlands….
A trip to Terre Bleu Lavender Farm
Located in Milton, Ontario, just over an hour away from Toronto is Terre Bleu Lavender Farm. Terre Bleu is Canada’s largest lavender farm.
It is a beautiful sight to see and a definite trip worth making if you like lavender or if you just want to take insta worthy photos.
20 Motivational quotes to inspire you to succeed
Achieving your dreams is something we all want to do, but the road there can be extremely difficult. Quotes are a great motivational tool I use to help keep that fire lit in me. I want to share some quotes with you if you find you need that extra push
Summer 2019- The summer of fun
This is the summer of fun. At least that’s what I’m calling it.
My closest friends and I set out to see and do as much as possible this summer….
Tips for surviving long-haul flights
I used to be terrified of flying.
Heck, sometimes the thought still scares me even after I’ve flown countless times.
Fact is I am scared of heights.
I have learned a couple things through the years, however. Things that I can use to help get me through these dredded flights, both short and long….
A walk through the charming village of Uzès
When people talk about France, they usually speak about Paris, Nice, Marseilles or Cannes.
I am guilty as charged of doing the above.
Before visiting the wildly dynamic country, I’d only ever thought about Paris.
I’d dreamed of going to paris ever since I was little….
Life update- Travel, work, and the love life
Hello, good evening, and good night!
Where ever you on on this beautiful earth.
It has been a super long time since I’ve come on here and updated you on my life.
You know, all the things that have come to pass, if I’ve managed to achieve any of the goals I placed on myself when I started this blog, etc….
10 Photos of Montreal that will make you think you’re in Europe
There is something so magical about Europe.
Each city has their own special charm with their cobblestone streets, cute boutiques and cafes, amazing architecture, and old ports.
I’ve been to Europe now a handful of times and each time my trip comes to an end, I’m left wanting more. I want to visit more places, see more things, and do more things.
Visiting the Pont du Gard
Located in the south of France lies the doorway to Provence, the Pont du Gard. After stopping in Uzès for a short but very sweet time, we drove over to the Pont du Gard which is situated near Nimes and Avignon. I didn’t know too much about the bridge, except that it was big, beautiful […]
La Routes des Crêtes
La Route des crêtes is hands down one of the scariest drives I have ever taken. Located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, this extremely scenic drive has some of the steepest roads in the country. The route, also known as the D141, links La Ciotat to Cassis. The road is 13 kilometers long and is […]
A whirlwind 3 weeks in France
In October of last year, I took a 3 week vacation to visit Yann in France. This would be the longest time I’d spent in France and I was super excited. I didn’t know what the complete itinerary looked like, but then again, a lot of our vacations are made up on the go. We […]
Omg it’s 2019! – A yoga journey
Can you believe it’s already 2019?! I’m having a hard time believing it myself and I’m still writing 2018 when I write out the date at work haha. It’ll definitely take some getting used to but I’ll get there. So it’s a brand new year and it’s that time when everybody is making resolutions as […]
My epic travel bucket list
Before I started travelling, the list of places I wanted to visit was super short, like count em on one hand kinda short.
I very much disliked taking planes (still not my favorite thing, but hey, they get you to the destination) and I was super comfortable in my little bubble in good ol’ Scarborough, Ontario….
A week at Calabogie Lodge Resort
Last winter I had the opportunity to stay at Calabogie Lodge Resort in the Ottawa Valley, all thanks to one of my bestest friends, Sofhia Awhile back, Sofhia had bought a brand spankin’ new Kia and one of the incentives for buying it was a “free” vacation. So when the time came to cash in, […]
Vimy Ridge Canadian Memorial- A visual tale
The Vimy Ridge Canadian memorial is located just North of Arras in France and is Canada’s largest overseas memorial. ~ This past October on my last trip to France, I had the honour of visiting Vimy Ridge Canadian Memorial. To be honest, I never knew about Vimy before, which I’m a little ashamed to say […]
Best wordpress plugins for bloggers
A crazy amount of work goes into developing a website.
There are so many different elements that go into having a properly functioning site and WordPress is an awesome and powerful platform to use to accomplish just that.
There are literally thousands of plugins available to install….
How to start a blog
So you want to start a blog but don’t know where to start?
Well not too long ago, that was me.
I researched for days on end ways to get started because I wanted to start a blog the right way, right from the jump….
Hey friend! I’m Shylo
Life is short so why not try to do and see as much as possible and be the best versions of ourselves while doing it. I hope to inspire you to get out there and experience life to the fullest!
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Top things to do in Montmartre, Paris
Fresh off my last post about visiting Montmartre is this list of all the best things to see and do while visiting the charming town.
A walk through Avignon- Discovering Provence
Avignon is actually an ancient fortress city which I thought was very cool. Driving along the roads into the city, I found it almost enchanting that the entire old medieval town was surrounded by the large fortress walls.
A stroll through Bandol
Before visiting the charming little seaside town, I’d never heard of Bandol.
I know where I’ve been – A song and a message
I am doing something a little different today.
If you’ve been to my blog a few times and especially have read my about me page, you’ll know I’m a multi-faceted person.
The story behind my hideous passport photo
Travel mishaps are always bound to happen. In my case, they seem to happen more often than not. This is the story behind my hideous passport photo.
A guide to Montmartre
Montmartre is a beautiful area you need to visit during your trip to Paris. If you are visiting Paris, then you better believe you will find yourself in Montmartre.
A quick trip to Arras
On my 3 week trip to France, I got to experience A LOT of the country in a short amount of time. One of the places visited on that crazy whirlwind trip was to Arras.
25 travel quotes to ignite your wanderlust
Nothing can ignite your wanderlust as much as a good travel quote. Add a beautiful photo from your travels to tie it all together, and boom- magic!
15 Powerful Black Lives Matter Quotes
Black lives matter.
There is no ifs ands or buts about it.
For hundreds of years, we have been led to believe that Black lives don’t matter. But I know that we matter. I matter. We matter just as much as the next person and deserve to be treated as such.
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